<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>A family of four moved to Germany for the husband's job, bringing them closer but leaving them missing their relatives back home.</li><li>The move allowed the family to experience new things in Germany like holiday markets and unique foods, but they miss the nearness and frequent gatherings with their extended family in the US.</li><li>Despite the enriching experiences in Germany and the ability for the mom to be more present with her kids due to not working, there is a sense of guilt for being far away during important family events back home.</li><li>The distance from extended family weighs on them, but the hope remains that their family will embrace them with open arms once their overseas experience is over.</li></ul>

My family of 4 moved to Germany for my husband's job. We've become closer, but miss our relatives back home.

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